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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Friends make the World Go Round

I have talked quite a bit about our little trip to Gatlinburg in December with good friends, Judy and Charlie. Today I will share some more pictures from this trip. We truly had a wonderful time together. The four of us share a love of nature and traveling. This little getaway gave us some time just to be together and enjoy each other for awhile.

Judy and I either are emailing each other ALOT ---or texting each other. We came into Gatlinburg on one end of town and Judy and Charlie came in from the other direction. We were texting each other at that time. This sign is what I saw once we got to town!!!!! Most people have visited Gatlinburg --if you live in this general area. My parents even brought me here MANY MOONS ago --when the 'Burg was a small mountain town. Today, that area has grown like crazy --and many, many tourists visit here during the summer, fall, and on holidays.

Hope you enjoy the photos. Be sure to click on them for enlargements.

This picture was taken in downtown Gatlinburg --as we headed toward our motel (Rocky Waters).

Here is the restaurant where the four of us ate dinner that night... This is the Park Grille --and we recommend it.. I especially recommend the grilled salmon... YUM.

This is a great photo of our special friends, Judy and Charlie. This was taken at the restaurant. Judy and Charlie are such an inspiration to George and me.. These two love to camp and hike. They are such great hikers that they hike up to Mt. Le Conte EVERY year. They also have hiked ALL the way down into the Grand Canyon. I just wish I had a half of their energy!!!!

Recently, while visiting their son and family in Phoenix, they got to go back to the Grand Canyon in addition to several other national parks. These two collect national park stamps like we collect waterfalls.

Here is a picture of the four friends ---which George took with his tripod.. Can you see how tiny Judy is??? Her hubby laughs and says that if she gets shorter, he'll have to get a child's seat for her in the car!!!!! ha ha

And finally, George took this picture of two very special friends. Neither Judy nor I have any sisters... SO--we are like sisters... We can fight like sisters (and we do)---but we also can love like sisters... Hope you have a special friend in your life like I do...

Judy and I both have tons of friends ---thanks be to God... But--it's great to have that one person whom you can say ANYTHING to, that you may not say to others... Even though we can disagree, there's a special respect there which is not always the case in relationships.

Thanks, Judy and Charlie, for a great great trip and for your friendship!!!!!

A fun trip with a couple of good friends and your sweetie. Nope, life doesn't get much better than that does it? You always seem to have a good time no matter what you do Betsy. That's one of the things I love about you the most. Big hugs!xo Catherine

Hi Betsy, I've just been to George's falls, now I'm here. You are very lucky to have found a friend who is like a sister, even if she looks younger because she is shorter, haha! About the photos i love the quality of the 3rd photo, love that light!

Looks like a special trip with special friends. Knowing you're not too tall, my first thought was her height when I saw the four of you. My short wife has always said she isn't short as her feet reach clear to the ground.

Special friendships are such a blessing! So glad for the four of you to be able to enjoy each other and the hobbies that you share. That doesn't happen too often. Seems like in many relationships there's one who doesn't want to do what the other three would like to do, lol!!What a lovely town! Have a great day!

gatlinburg is really a quaint and beautiful place to visit and even better with true friends. i have a best friend in GA that has been my friend for 53 years and we can and do say anything to each other. i would love to spend a few days in a place like this with her.

Hi Betsy, Gatlinburg will always bring back special memories for us so seeing these pics has given me huge smiles about our trips. Then huge smiles because the four of you look so perfect together. I can certainly see you could spend days just talking about each others trips, hikes, travels. How wonderful. Do avid hikers have a "look"? The four of you look great and just fit together perfectly, even lovely tiny Judy. Blessings.

Great pictures Betsy, and this looks like a wonderful place to visit and be with friends....Wow, you do have some active friends there...I sure wish I had learned to hike and was in shape to do so....Friends make life interesting and good...Glad you all had a fabulous time.hugs...

Hi Betsy,I have a twin sister,and we are also best friends.Don't know what I would do without her. My husband and I took a trip to the mountains in november,I love the smokys,and enjoyed your pics. Blessings Jane

I LOVE the picture of you and Judy, and the four of you!! Downtown looks just like our downtown, especially the way the mountains are. Except for that one cool red building on the left with the nifty roof configuration, I love that and would like to see what's in it. Yum to the salmon, you're making me want some.

Looks like a great town to visit. Ken and I will have to get out there one day.Judy is a tiny little thing! : )It is good to have that one special friend. Mine is Bernice. We've been friends our whole lives. Our parents knew each other.

I love these photos Betsy....you can see the love and admiration in your smiles. Friends are so wonderful...we should collect them like we collect waterfalls. But then again, there is a LOT of waterfalls to see!

It's one of the most beautiful areas of Tennessee! So different than it was the first time I saw it at the age of five. At six, I went to the first grade in school in Seveirville. Two brothers-in-law have condos there, so we go back occassionaly. We try to time it when the traffic is not so heavy these days. Beautiful pictures, Betsy and it's great that you have friends like Charlie and Judy!

Looks like you enjoyed your friends and Gatlinburg is a beautiful place to visit at Christmas with all their decorations and lights.We got your rain and storms today,whew!! Luckily here at my house we had no damage but lots of other folks around were not so lucky.It thundered so you know we'll have snow within 10 days.BlessingsMarilyn

Hi Betsy, What a fun-looking trip that was. I have been to Gatlinburg once and that was last Summer. It was totally crowded but we had a great time. We took the shuttle from the visitor's center so no parking trouble. I like the place and will return but in a time other than Summer. Have a great day tomorrow - it may snow.

It has been so long since I have been in Gatlinburg that I don't even recognize anything in the street photo. There is nothing better than having a close friend to share experiences and life in general. I love that shot of you and Judy.

Hi Betsy! In response to your question: yes my name is Tami - I chose My Kid's Mom as the name on my blog because I truly believe that my children are the most important thing I have ever or ever will contribute to this world!

Hi Betsy, I'm posting here because I can't get the new "reply" button to work - it will be nice if they get it working. In answer to your question - I will soon have my Masters in Computer Science. You can read all the details here (http://www.emptynestinil.blogspot.com/2011/09/background.html) if you'd like.

I love your pictures, Betsy, of you and Judy and of the four of you! It is one of life's greatest pleasures to have a good friend. Sounds like you all have a lot in common, too, with the traveling and hiking. Fun!Have a good weekend!

I would know that Gatlinburg street anywhere! :)That grille always looked inviting to us but we never managed to go in. It sounds like all of you had a very special time together. I too envy them their hiking ability. I wish I had done that years ago and conditioned myself. The Smokies are a wonderful place for hiking.I was just thinking when I opened your blog that you picked the perfect title. You are always so joyful and it shows in the pics George takes. You're a wonderful inspiration to show us how to live my Dear Betsy.

aawwww....how fun! love the photos! I've been to Gatlinburg a few times. Actually our destination was the Smokys. My husband and I took Spring Break trips there with our kids 3 years in a row. But we've been there a few other times as well.I believe we enter on the side of town near Rocky Waters.glad you had such a wonderful time with your friends.

This is a precious, sweet post. I am soooo glad I went back and played "catch-up" so I could read it. Friends enjoying each other's company in a fun place - - - one of the best Christmas presents ever!

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Welcome to my blog. Hubby and I are retired and live in beautiful Fairfield Glade on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee. We enjoy Traveling, Hiking, Searching for Waterfalls, Gardening (especially flowers including our ROSES); and I love my Backyard Birds and also working on Family History. Hope you enjoy my blog!